The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in hampton, VA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near hampton, VA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Riverside Rheumatology Specialists Hampton

    850 Enterprise Parkway, 2000, 
    Hampton, VA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Maxwell is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Maxwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Sarcoidosis. Dr. Maxwell is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology - Rheumatology. Dr. Maxwell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine

    Sentara Family Medicine Physicians

    9 Manhattan Square, Suite A, 
    Hampton, VA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tammy Beavers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Beavers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Anemia. Dr. Beavers is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine - 2026 and American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine - 2016. Dr. Beavers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Sentara Rheumatology Specialists

    4001 Coliseum Drive, Suite 310 A, 
    Hampton, VA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Simple Modi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Modi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Modi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - 2027. Dr. Modi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine

    Sentara Family & Internal Medicine Physicians

    4001 Coliseum Drive, Suite 300, 
    Hampton, VA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Hunter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Hunter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Hunter is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine - 2027. Dr. Hunter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine

    Hampton Family Practice PLLC

    9 Manhattan Sq Ste A, 
    Hampton, VA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Campbell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Campbell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine

    Sentara Family & Internal Medicine Physicians

    4001 Coliseum Drive, Suite 300, 
    Hampton, VA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shawnita Frisco is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Frisco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Frisco is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine - 2027. Dr. Frisco is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Riverside Rheumatology Specialists Hampton

    850 Enterprise Parkway, 2000, 
    Hampton, VA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Caleb Anderson is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Antisynthetase Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Anderson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral required

    Evms

    825 Fairfax Ave, Suite 536, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Seth Berney is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Berney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Dr. Berney is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology - 2027 and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - 2027. Dr. Berney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine

    Sentara Family Medicine Physicians

    5460 Wesleyan Drive, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rosa Javier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Javier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Javier is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine - 2019.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    860 Omni Blvd Ste 111, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristi Mizelle is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Mizelle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Mizelle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine

    TPMG Denbigh Family Medicine

    13347 Warwick Blvd, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Butcher is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Butcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Butcher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Naval Medical Center

    620 John Paul Jones Cir, 
    Portsmouth, VA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Day is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portsmouth, Virginia. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Degos Disease, Tinea Versicolor, Complement Component 2 Deficiency, and Scurvy.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Neurology Consultants Of Tidewater PLLC

    6161 Kempsville Cir Ste 315, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Lanoue is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Lanoue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Secondary Parkinsonism, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Lanoue is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Sentara Medical Group

    835 Glenrock Rd., 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Spanish, Thai
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arun Chhabra is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Chhabra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chhabra is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology - 2027. Dr. Chhabra is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Polymyositis?

    Polymyositis is a type of inflammatory myopathy, which refers to a group of muscle diseases characterized by chronic muscle inflammation and weakness. The muscles affected by Polymyositis are the skeletal muscles (those involved with making movements) on both sides of the body. The disease is more common among women and among black individuals. The exact cause of Polymyositis is unknown. The disease shares many characteristics with autoimmune disorders, which occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy body tissues. In some cases, the disease may be associated with viral infections, connective tissue disorders, or an increased risk for malignancies (cancer). Diagnosis is based on a clinical examination that may include laboratory tests, imaging studies, electromyography, and a muscle biopsy.

    When should I see a Polymyositis doctor near hampton, VA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Polymyositis doctor near hampton, VA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Polymyositis doctors near hampton, VA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Polymyositis doctors near hampton, VA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Polymyositis doctor near hampton, VA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Polymyositis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Polymyositis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Polymyositis doctor near hampton, VA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Polymyositis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Polymyositis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Polymyositis doctors near hampton, VA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Polymyositis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Polymyositis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Polymyositis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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